Question

Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the italicized bold part of the sentence:
Without science and the scientific spirit, we shall just drift along.

• A. move gently
• B. move aimlessly
• C. move cautiously
• D. live peacefully

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

move aimlessly

Option B: 'Drift' means 'move slowly or aimlessly, with no control over direction'.

'Move aimlessly' means 'move without purpose or direction'.

This word means the same as the given italicized word. Hence option B is correct.

Option A: 'Move gently' means 'move in a mild, tender manner'.

Option C: 'Move cautiously' means 'move in a way that avoids potential problems or dangers'.

Option D: 'Live peacefully' means 'live in a calm and tranquil way'.

These words do not mean the same as the given word 'drift'.

So, options A, C and D are wrong.